Gaetano Scirea vs Giacinto Facchetti
Italy against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gaetano Scirea
Italy · 1980s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 78 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Atalanta BC, Juventus
The elegant sweeper was a linchpin of Juventus's golden era, seamlessly transitioning from defense to attack and winning the 1982 World Cup. Career record: 78 caps and 2 goals for Italy; club career at Atalanta BC, Juventus.
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Giacinto Facchetti
Italy · 1960–78 · LB
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 94 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A trailblazing attacking full-back, Facchetti captained Inter's "Grande Inter" side to four Serie A titles and two European Cups in the 1960s. Career record: 94 caps and 3 goals for Italy; club career at Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 94.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.